Can I claim jobseekers allowance?

I think you are entitled as you are not a couple, you'll both be interviewed by the D.S.S.to make sure that this is the case, you'll also get a small amount of help with your rent.

Sounds like a house share. All you can do is go to the job centre, fill in the forms and see what they say. UK

It is difficult to answer your question as you do not give details of your status as regards your accommodation. Are you a joint tenant, are you a sub tenant or what? I am confused about your calling the other person a non dependent. Go to the Shelter website and find out your status. Here: http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/downloads_and_tools/tenancy_checker if you have put the other person as a non dependent then there would have been a deduction to your housing benefit if they are earning. You need to check this. Now, JSA. If the other person is not your partner then you can claim JSA. But, you need to know what your status is as this may affect payment. If you can't sort this out then go to CAB with your tenancy agreement and HB award letter and ask them to help. Claiming any means tested benefits are subject to income and savings. How are you managing to support yourself if you have no income?